Breeder research a vital part of setting up a beef herd from scratch

摘要

Striking a balance between producing cattle with sufficient muscularity, while still maintaining natural fleshing ability, is the challenge that underpins the breeding policy of a new Beef Shorthorn herd in Lancashire.Tom Richardson, who is establishing the Catterall herd near Garstang, picked the Shorthorn due to its ability to finish off on grass.After quitting milk production 14 years ago, the Richardson family's 40ha farm initially switched to rearing and selling weaned calves.However, they then took the decision to set up a pedigree herd of native-breed cattle to take advantage of the area's ability to grow grass.